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June 2008 |
Features
Diagnosing and Treating Corneal Dystrophy
By: Gregory W. DeNaeyer, OD, FAAO
Understanding corneal dystrophies can help you manage these challenging patients
Determining Contact Lens Professional Fees
By: David L. Kading, O.D., FAAO
Your contact lens fees should strike a balance between the value of your services and cost concerns
The Evolution of Silicone Hydrogel Lenses
By: Brian Chou, O.D., F.A.A.O.
The chemistry and material characteristics of current disposable silicone hydrogels in the United States
A New Option for Fitting Irregular Corneas
By: Dianne M. Anderson, OD, FAAO
A new large-diameter GP lens offers numerous fitting options for managing challenging irregular corneas
Departments
Online Photo Diagnosis
By: Gregory W. DeNaeyer, OD, FAAO
Editor’s Perspective
By: Carla J. Mack, O.D., M.B.A., F.A.A.O.
Build Relationships With Your Sales Reps
Prescribing for Astigmatism
By: Julie A. Schornack, OD, MEd
Tips for Soft Toric Lens Fits
GP Insights
By: Edward S. Bennett, OD, MSEd; Shawna Hill, OD; Robert M. Grohe, OD
Optimizing Success With Irregular Cornea Patients, Part 1
Contact Lens Materials
By: William J Benjamin, OD, MS, PhD
Oxygen Permeability and Transmissibility, Part 3
Dry Eye Dx and Tx
By: Ann Laurenzi-Jones, OD, FAAO
An Often Overlooked Source of Lens-Related Dryness
Contact Lens Care
By: Susan J. Gromacki, O.D., M.S., F.A.A.O.
Compliance: The Little Things Can Make a Difference
Cultivating Compliance
By: Annie Chang, OD; Timothy B. Edrington, OD, MS
Improving Compliance With Lens Replacement Schedules
The Contact Lens Exam
By: Gregory J. Nixon, O.D., F.A.A.O.
Improve Efficiency With Presbyopic Soft Lens Prescribing
The Business of Contact Lenses
By: Gary Gerber, O.D.
Admit That You Don't Know it All
Coding Strategies
By: Steven M. Newman, O.D., C.N.S.
Billing for Consultations: Leveraging Your Expertise
Pediatric and Teen CL Care
By: Marjorie J. Rah, OD, PhD; Jeffrey J. Walline, OD, PhD, FAAO
The Most Common Cause of Adverse Events in Children
Treatment Plan
By: William L. Miller, OD, Ph.D., FAAO
Coping with Corneal Hydrops
Readers’ Forum
By: Graeme Young, PhD, MPhil, FCOptom, DipCL, FAAO; Roberta McIlraith, BOPTOM (HONS)
Misleading Orientation Marks on Soft Toric Contact Lenses
Contact Lens Case Reports
By: Patrick J. Caroline, FAAO; Mark P. André, FAAO
Semi-Scleral Lenses and Post-Refractive Surgery Patients